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We understand that nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) can evoke several heavy and unwanted emotions and feelings that can be overwhelming and scary. These can escalate quickly as the onset of symptoms take hold. We have understood that many people can experience feelings of loss, be that of self-identity through the lack of ability to perform tasks you used to, or physical loss through experiencing miscarriage or termination. Feelings of guilt, depression, anxiety, shame, isolation, and loneliness are common. As well as acute stress, despair, and trauma due to the nature of the condition and the possible dismissive treatment you may have received from healthcare professionals and those around you.

Those who are post-partum, recovery can be difficult as you feel the complex effect of HG long after the physical symptoms are gone. Your self-confidence and sense of self may have been lost, you may have feelings of anger, disappointment, sadness, and an uncertainty around extending your family further in the future.

Our aim is to bring accessible, condition specific support to those in need, and feel this is the natural next step in the charity's overall extent of support that we provide.

It is within the safe and trusting relationship with your counsellor that this tangled knot of feelings and emotions can start to be unravelled as you begin to verbalise your experience and are validated. Every session is tailored to your individual need, providing you with a tool kit to help process what you have been through and coping strategies to aid with their impact.

Strong evidence tells us that a sense of feeling cared for and understood by others has a positive impact on our mental health.

After completing the referral form our Counselling Service Coordinator will be in touch to begin your initial assessment. Once you have been allocated a counsellor you will both sign a contract explaining what you are to expect from sessions and from each other. It will explain how we safeguard you and our boundaries of confidentiality. You ultimately need to feel comfortable with your counsellor as the therapeutic relationship between you is of the highest importance. You should feel safe and comfortable to disclose your story and always able to feedback any concerns of issues to them or to the Counselling Service Coordinator.
Our services have been selected so we can provide support in the most accessible way, not being limited to one specific location and reaching as many people as possible in the UK.
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Miscarriage, infertility and baby loss podcast with Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. Honest conversations about unspoken experiences.

Miscarriage, infertility and baby loss podcast with Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. Honest conversations about unspoken experiences.

5 JUN 2022

S4, E23 - Michelle Bahan - Chemical pregnancies

S4, E23 - Michelle Bahan - Chemical pregnancies

Michelle is a make up artist who has had 3 losses, 2 of which were chemical pregnancies and she feels passionately about getting rid of the taboo and opening up conversations about baby loss. We had a great time chatting to her on this episode, discussing some of the common issues that we all face when navigating loss and life afterwards. Michelle was pregnant at the time of recording so we also talked about pregnancy after loss too. She has since given birth to a healthy baby girl 💖 -------------------------------- Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share. Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop! Did we mention that we have written a book? The launch is not until August but its open to PREORDER NOW! Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss. Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with free access for up to 5 months. The next PTR course starts on 5th June. Email us to register your interest. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Contact us via social media platforms or email info@theworstgirlgangever.co.uk You'll find us on... Facebook Instagram Twitter or you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support Group It's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.

29 MAY 2022

S4, E22 - Felicity - Ectopic Pregnancy

S4, E22 - Felicity - Ectopic Pregnancy

Felicity is a pre and post natal fitness trainer. She experienced an ectopic pregnancy earlier this year. Her pregnancy was unplanned but very much wanted. -------------------------------- Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share. Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop! Did we mention that we have written a book? The launch is not until August but its open to PREORDER NOW! Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss. Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with free access for up to 5 months. The next PTR course starts on 5th June. Email us to register your interest. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Contact us via social media platforms or email info@theworstgirlgangever.co.uk You'll find us on... Facebook Instagram Twitter or you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support Group It's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.

22 MAY 2022

S4, E21 - Missed Miscarriage - Bex and Laura

S4, E21 - Missed Miscarriage - Bex and Laura

Just us having a rambly chat about our experiences of missed miscarriages. As usual we didn't have a plan or structure 😅🙈😆 One day! Promise! Bex is extra tearful (you probably already know that she is a very emotional soul ☺️) and Laura is extra giggly and blasé (it's a self preservation thing 😬). -------------------------------- Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share. Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop! Did we mention that we have written a book? The launch is not until August but its open to PREORDER NOW! Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss. Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with free access for up to 5 months. The next TTC course starts on 5th June. Email us to register your interest. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Contact us via social media platforms or email info@theworstgirlgangever.co.uk You'll find us on... Facebook Instagram Twitter or you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support Group It's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.

15 MAY 2022

S4, E20 - Emma and Gabby @bigfatnegative

S4, E20 - Emma and Gabby @bigfatnegative

Journalists and friends, Emma Haslett and Gabby Griffith, started the Big Fat Negative podcast in 2018 when they were struggling to conceive. Over 100 episodes in, they’ve recently published their book of the same name - an essential guide to infertility, IVF and the trials of trying for a baby. You can follow them on instagram, listen to the pod and buy the book. We had great fun chatting to these legends and as well as talking us through their own infertility battles we covered all sorts of other topics from jumpsuits, animal poo, 'shoving things up your vag', unnecessary appendicectomies and cow impressions. It's solid gold top quality content, as always. -------------------------------- Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share. Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop! Did we mention that we have written a book? The launch is not until August but its open to PREORDER NOW! Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss. Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with free access for up to 5 months. Contact us via social media platforms or email info@theworstgirlgangever.co.uk You'll find us on... Facebook Instagram Twitter or you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support Group It's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.

8 MAY 2022

S4, E19 - Claire Lynch - Infertility and miscarriage in a same sex couple

S4, E19 - Claire Lynch - Infertility and miscarriage in a same sex couple

This week we chatted to the wonderful Claire Lynch who is an author and academic. We discussed the 'journey' through recurrent loss that she and he wife travelled in order to create their family. We talked about loss, life, motherhood and Scottish cows. There is much laughter in this episode. We hope you enjoy. Her writing on queer motherhood has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and in the Washington Post. Small: On Motherhoods is published by Brazen and available to buy at Bookshop.org, Amazon, or your local bookshop. You can find Claire on Twitter @DrClaireLynch and on Instagram @clairellynch. -------------------------------- Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share. Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop! Did we mention that we have written a book? The launch is not until August but its open to PREORDER NOW! Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss. Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with free access for up to 5 months. Contact us via social media platforms or email info@theworstgirlgangever.co.uk You'll find us on... Facebook Instagram Twitter or you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support Group It's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.

1 MAY 2022

S4, E18 - Jackie Mancinelli - Returning To Work After Baby Loss

S4, E18 - Jackie Mancinelli - Returning To Work After Baby Loss

Jackie Mancinelli is a high school English and ESL teacher in New Jersey. Following her own experiences of baby loss she founded Start Healing Together, an organization dedicated to supporting educators experiencing pregnancy loss and infertility. She is also the New Jersey Ambassador for Count the Kicks. You can follow Start Healing Together on Instagram and Facebook, and check out their website. To learn more or to start a chapter at your school, contact her at jackie@starthealingtogether.com. -------------------------------- Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share. Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop! Did we mention that we have written a book? The launch is not until August but its open to PREORDER NOW! Find out more about THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss. Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with the next ones starting on 2nd May. Contact us via social media platforms or email info@theworstgirlgangever.co.uk You'll find us on... Facebook Instagram Twitter or you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support Group It's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.

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Losing a baby before, during or shortly after birth is one of the hardest things anyone can face. What takes many people by surprise is how strong the emotions can be, how they can change very quickly, and how long they last. People around you may think you should be 'back to normal' after a few weeks or months. At Sands we know that the grief journey can take you to a whole new vision of normality, where your baby's precious life is included.

Everyone grieves in a way that is unique to them.

We know that no-one can understand exactly what losing your baby feels like to you. But we do understand that it's sometimes easier to talk to someone outside of your friends and family about grief and the impact of bereavement of your life and this is why we offer the GriefChat service, alongside Sands' Helpline and our other support services.

GriefChat was created by bereavement experts and by clicking on the GriefChat box below, you can chat directly to a specially trained bereavement counsellor. GriefChat counsellors are experienced in supporting bereaved people and will listen to your story, explore how your grief is affecting you and help you to find any additional support you might need. GriefChat is a completely free service and is available Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm. You can email or message Sands or GriefChat outside of these hours.

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A Bartholin's cyst, also called a Bartholin's duct cyst, is a small fluid-filled sac just inside the opening of the vagina.

Symptoms of a Bartholin's cyst

You may feel a soft, painless lump. This does not usually cause any problems.

But if the cyst grows very large, it can become noticeable and uncomfortable. You may feel pain in the skin surrounding the vagina (vulva) when you walk, sit down or have sex.

The cyst can sometimes affect the outer pair of lips surrounding the vagina (labia majora). One side may look swollen or bigger than usual.

If the cyst becomes infected, it can cause a painful collection of pus ( abscess) to develop in one of the Bartholin's glands.

Signs of an abscess include the affected area becoming red, swollen, tender and hot. It can also cause a high temperature.

When to see a GP

Small Bartholin's cysts are sometimes only found during a routine cervical screening test or an examination carried out for another reason.

Always see a GP if you develop a lump in the area around your vagina so they can confirm a diagnosis and rule out more serious conditions.

If they think the cyst or one of your Bartholin's glands may be infected, they may use a swab to remove a sample of discharge for analysis to identify the bacteria responsible.

Sometimes, a GP may recommend you have a biopsy. A small sample of cyst tissue will be removed and examined under a microscope to check for signs of a rare type of vulval cancer called Bartholin's gland cancer.

What causes Bartholin's cysts?

The Bartholin's glands are a pair of pea-sized glands found just behind and either side of the lips that surround the entrance to the vagina.

The glands are not usually noticeable because they're rarely larger than 1cm (0.4 inches) across.

The Bartholin's glands secrete fluid that acts as a lubricant during sex. The fluid travels down tiny tubes called ducts into the vagina.

If the ducts become blocked, they can fill with fluid and expand to form a cyst.

It's often not known why the ducts become blocked, but sometimes it's linked to sexually transmitted bacterial infections (STIs), such as gonorrhoea or chlamydia, or other bacterial infections, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli).

How Bartholin's cysts are treated

If you do not have any noticeable symptoms, it's unlikely you'll need treatment.

If the cyst is painful, a GP may recommend some simple self-care measures, such as soaking the cyst in warm water several times a day for 3 or 4 days and taking painkillers you can buy from a pharmacy or supermarket.

If these do not work, several treatments are available to treat the pain and any infection. If necessary, the cyst can be drained. Most of these treatments involve a minor surgical procedure.

A Bartholin's cyst can sometimes return after treatment.

Who's affected

A Bartholin's cyst usually affects sexually active women aged 20 to 30.

Bartholin's cysts do not usually affect children because the Bartholin's glands do not start functioning until puberty.

The cysts are also uncommon after the menopause as this usually causes the Bartholin's glands to shrink.

Preventing Bartholin's cysts

It's not clear exactly why Bartholin's cysts develop, so it's not usually possible to prevent them.

But as some are thought to be linked to STIs, practising safe sex (using a condom every time you have sex) can help reduce your chances of developing Bartholin's cysts .
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The options for treatment include those listed below.

Pain-relieving medication

There are several different medications to help relieve your pain. These can range from over-the-counter remedies to prescribed medications from your healthcare professional. In more severe situations, you may be referred to a specialist pain management team.

Hormone treatments

These treatments reduce or stop ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary) and therefore allow the endometriosis to shrink by decreasing hormonal stimulation.

Some hormone treatments that may be offered are contraceptive and will also stop you becoming pregnant. They include:

the combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill or patch given continuously without the normal pill- free break; this usually stops ovulation and temporarily either stops your periods or makes your periods lighter and less painful

an intrauterine system (IUS/Mirena), which helps to reduce the pain and makes periods lighter; some women using an IUS get no periods at all

progestogens in the form of injection, the mini pill or the contraceptive implant.

Other hormonal treatments are available but these are not contraceptives. Therefore, if you do not want to become pregnant, you will need to use a contraceptive as well. Non-contraceptive hormone treatments include:

progestogens in the form of tablets

GnRHa (gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonists)which are given as injections, implants or a nasal spray. They are very effective but can cause menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and are also known to reduce bone density. To help reduce these side-effects and bone loss, you may be offered 'add-back' therapy in the form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Surgery

Surgery can treat or remove areas of endometriosis. The surgery recommended will depend on where the endometriosis is and how extensive it is. This may be done when the diagnosis is made or may be offered later. Success rates vary and you may need further surgery. Your gynaecologist will discuss the options with you fully.

Possible operations include:

laparoscopic surgery - when patches of endometriosis are destroyed or removed

laparotomy - for more severe cases. This is a major operation that requires a cut in the abdomen so that areas affected with endometriosis can be removed to provide symptom relief. This may involve removing large endometriotic cysts from your ovaries or even removal of your ovaries with or without performing a hysterectomy (removing the womb). You will not be able to have children after a hysterectomy. Longer term pain relief is more likely if your ovaries are removed. However, because of the health risks associated with removal of ovaries, your healthcare professional will discuss this and the possible need for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with you

Sometimes other surgeons, such as bowel specialists, will be involved in your surgery. If you have severe endometriosis, you will be referred to an endometriosis specialist centre where a specialist team that could include a gynaecologist, a bowel surgeon, a radiologist and specialists in pain management will discuss your treatment options with you.

Fertility treatment

Getting pregnant can be a problem for some women with endometriosis. Hormonal treatment is not advisable when you are trying to conceive and surgical treatment may be more appropriate. Your healthcare professional should provide you with information about your options and arrange timely referral to a fertility specialist if appropriate.

Other options

Some women have found the following measures helpful:

exercise, which may improve your wellbeing and may help to improve some symptoms of endometriosis

cutting out certain foods such as dairy or wheat products from the diet

psychological therapies and counselling.

Complementary therapies

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reflexology

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

acupuncture

vitamin B1 and magnesium supplements

traditional Chinese medicine

herbal treatments

homeopathy.

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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This information is for you if you want to know more about nausea and vomiting of pregnancy or about hyperemesis gravidarum, which is the most severe form of the condition.

It may also be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone who is in this situation.

The information here aims to help you better understand your health and your options for treatment and care. Your healthcare team is there to support you in making decisions that are right for you. They can help by discussing your situation with you and answering your questions.

This information covers:

What nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is and what hyperemesis gravidarum is

How it feels to have pregnancy sickness

What it means for your baby

What you can do to help if you have pregnancy sickness

When you should seek medical help and what will happen if you do

About anti-sickness medication you may be offered

See full glossary of medical terms.
Key points

Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is a common condition that usually settles by 12-14 weeks of pregnancy.

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of this condition and can affect up to 1 to 3 in 100 pregnant women.

Nausea and vomiting and hyperemesis gravidarum can affect your mood, your work, your home situation and your ability to care for your family. Extra support from family, friends and healthcare professionals can help you.

While most women can be treated at home or as outpatients in hospitals, some may need admission to hospital for treatment.

A variety of anti-sickness medicines are available that may help your symptoms. While some of these medicines may not be licensed for use in pregnancy, there is no evidence that they are harmful to your baby.

Further information

NHS Choices: Nausea and morning sickness ( www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/morning-sickness-nausea.aspx)

Pregnancy Sickness Support: www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk

For further information on molar pregnancy, see the RCOG patient information Gestational trophoblastic disease.

Sources and acknowledgements

This information has been developed by the RCOG Patient Information Committee. It is based on the RCOG Green-top Clinical Guideline The Management of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

This leaflet was reviewed before publication by women attending Birmingham Women's Hospital, by the RCOG Women's Network and by the RCOG Women's Voices Involvement Panel.

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Pregnancy sickness (nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum)

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This information is for you if you are undergoing treatment that carries a risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) or have developed OHSS.

It may also be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone who is in this situation.

The information here aims to help you better understand your health and your options for treatment and care. Your healthcare team is there to support you in making decisions that are right for you. They can help by discussing your situation with you and answering your questions.

Information covered in this leaflet:

What OHSS is; the symptoms and causes

What you should do if you develop OHSS

Treatment for OHSS

What OHSS means for your baby if you are already pregnant or you become pregnant

See a full glossary of medical terms.

Key points

OHSS is a potentially serious complication of fertility treatment, particularly of IVF.

It can range from mild to severe. Mild OHSS is common and usually gets better with time. More severe cases require specialist care and hospital admission.

It is important to make contact with your fertility unit if you develop symptoms of OHSS.

Useful organisations

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA): www.hfea.gov.uk

Fertility Network UK: https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/

Sources and acknowledgements

This information has been developed by the RCOG Patient Information Committee. It is based on the RCOG Green-top Clinical Guideline The Management of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome which you can find online here.

This leaflet was reviewed before publication by women attending clinics in St Mary's Hospital, Liverpool Women's Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's College London School of Medicine, University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust, St Mary's Hospital and private practice (Loughborough), by the RCOG Women's Network and by the RCOG Women's Voices Involvement Panel.

A glossary of all medical terms is available on the RCOG website here.

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PID

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Shared Decision Making

If you are asked to make a choice, you may have lots of questions that you want to ask. You may also want to talk over your options with your family or friends. It can help to write a list of the questions you want answered and take it to your appointment.

Ask 3 Questions

To begin with, try to make sure you get the answers to 3 key questions, if you are asked to make a choice about your healthcare:

What are my options?

What are the pros and cons of each option for me?

How do I get support to help me make a decision that is right for me?

*Ask 3 Questions is based on Shepherd et al. Three questions that patients can ask to improve the quality of information physicians give about treatment options: A cross-over trial. Patient Education and Counselling, 2011;84:379-85

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Shared Decision Making If you are asked to make a choice, you may have lots of questions that you want to ask. You may also want to talk over your options with your family or friends. It can help to write a list of the questions you want answered and take it to your appointment.

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Before Menopause

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This information is for you if you are premenopausal (have not gone through the menopause) and your doctor thinks you might have a cyst on one or both of your ovaries. It tells you about cysts on the ovary and the tests and treatments you may be offered.

This information may also be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone who is in this situation.

The information here aims to help you better understand your health and your options for treatment and care. Your healthcare team is there to support you in making decisions that are right for you. They can help by discussing your situation with you and answering your questions.

This information covers:

What ovarian cysts are

How common ovarian cysts are

The symptoms you may experience

What treatment you might be offered

You can see a full glossary of all medical terms.

Key points

Ovarian cysts are common in women before the menopause.

Ovarian cancer is rare in women before the menopause.

An ultrasound scan should provide reassurance.

Small simple ovarian cysts usually require no treatment.

If you have surgery, this will usually be keyhole with removal of only the cyst.

Sources and acknowledgements

This information has been developed by the RCOG Patient Information Committee. It is based on the RCOG guideline Management of Suspected Ovarian Masses in Premenopausal Women (November 2011). The guideline contains a full list of the sources of evidence we have used.

This information has been reviewed before publication by women attending clinics in Cheltenham, Winchester and Gillingham.

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Ovarian cysts before the menopause patient information leaflet

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This information is for you if you are premenopausal (have not gone through the menopause) and your doctor thinks you might have a cyst on one or both of your ovaries. It tells you about cysts on the ovary and the tests and treatments you may be offered.

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Attending F16 for medical management of miscarriage 

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Attending F16 for medical management of miscarriage 

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Less than 10 weeks gestation

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Information regarding complete miscarriage 

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Information regarding complete miscarriage 

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It's estimated that one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, and that 14 babies die every day in the UK - either before, during and soon after birth.

Laura and Steve Hughes's son Jesse died on 19 October 2019 in pregnancy. He was their second child, born after their son Charlie and before their daughter River.

Naomi and Ross Coniam's daughter Norah died on 29 May 2018. They've since had a little boy called Ernie.

Both couples lit candles during Baby Loss Awareness Week to remember their children.

If you have found anything in this video distressing, please go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Video journalist: Gem O'Reilly Reporter: Alpa Patel

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It's estimated that one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, and that 14 babies die every day in the UK - either before, during and soon after birth. Laura and Steve Hughes's son Jesse died on 19 October 2019 in pregnancy. He was their second child, born after their son Charlie and before their daughter River.

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leaflet by Miscarriage Association

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Finding out WHY miscarriage happens - Tommy's research

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Latest Visiting Policy

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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We have had to change our normal visiting arrangements to help safeguard our patients and staff from COVID-19.

We keep these under constant review in light of national guidance, COVID-19 levels in our communities and other factors, including the requirements of individual patients.

The full policy is available on this page, but key points are:

Visits are now only in certain circumstances, and must be pre-authorised by ward staff - visitors cannot simply turn up.

Patients are only allowed one visitor at a time.

In line with national guidance, all visitors should have proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test (LFT) which has been done in advance. We cannot provide you with a LFT when you arrive at the hospital. You will be asked to show proof of your results. See information sheet on this page for more details.

In addition:

You must not visit if you have any COVID-19/flu symptoms, and

You must not visit if you have had contact with someone who has COVID-19, and

You must not visit if you have been vomiting/had diarrhoea within the last 48 hours.

Visitors must observe all our Infection Prevention and Control measures (including using gel, social distancing and wearing a mask, plus any other requirements which apply).

Visitors who are vulnerable as a result of their medication, chronic illness or are over the age of 70 are advised not to visit if possible.

Thank you for helping us keep high standards of Infection Prevention and Control, which reduce the chance of visitors bringing COVID-19 into our hospitals.

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Updated MFT Visiting Policy - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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We have had to change our normal visiting arrangements to help safeguard our patients and staff from COVID-19. We keep these under constant review in light of national guidance, COVID-19 levels in our communities and other factors, including the requirements of individual patients.

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Relocation of the Emergency Gynaecology Unit at Saint Mary's Hospital

As we work towards returning to activity safely and securely, we have been required to make changes to the location of our Gynaecology services across Saint Mary's Hospital at our Oxford Road and Wythenshawe Hospital sites.

As of Monday 12th October, 2020 the Emergency Gynaecology Unit will be relocated from Saint Mary's Hospital on Oxford Road to F16 at Wythenshawe Hospital, merging with the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit where all emergency assessments and surgery will take place.

If you need urgent gynaecology care and treatment, please ensure you visit Wythenshawe Hospital from Monday 12th October, 2020.

We have made these difficult decisions to ensure we are minimising the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in order to protect the safety of our service users and our staff. We thank you for your co-operation and understanding at this time.

If you need to contact the Emergency Gynaecology Unit, Ward F16 at Wythenshawe Hospital, please call 0161 291 2561.

For any other concerns please contact MFT's Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 0161 276 8686 or pals@mft.nhs.uk

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Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU) - Saint Mary's Hospital

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As we work towards returning to activity safely and securely, we have been required to make changes to the location of our Gynaecology services across Saint Mary's Hospital at our Oxford Road and Wythenshawe Hospital sites.

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Sex, STIs, contraception and more - Sexual Health Q&A | NHS

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The support group provides a safe, supportive and friendly environment for sharing your experiences. It offers the opportunity to be listened to and understood, and know that you are not alone. There is a mixture of informal meetings and talks from guest speakers who offer additional information on topics that are of interest to the group.

We aim to be led by what you need so let us know if you have any ideas or suggestions and we will try to accomodate these.

We have established a rolling programme of Wellbeing Sessions as part of looking after ourselves whilst living with endometriosis. These popular sessions include yoga, walking and creative activities. These are in addition to the regular monthly support meetings. All the sessions are tailored to enable everyone to participate, and are often free, or require a small contribution if we have a specialist practitioner facilitating the session. Everyone is welcome to join us.

The group hopes to promote greater awareness of endometriosis and do some fundraising. If this is something you would like to get involved in let us know.

Whether you are recently diagnosed or have lived with the condition for years you are very welcome to come along for a cuppa!

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The support group provides a safe, supportive and friendly environment for sharing your experiences. It offers the opportunity to be listened to and understood, and know that you are not alone. There is a mixture of informal meetings and talks from guest speakers who offer additional information on topics that are of interest to the group.

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Patient Story- Living with Endometriosis 

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Patient Story- Living with Endometriosis 